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Add 70/28 and 42/16

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

70/28 + 42/16 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   70/28 = 70 × 4/28 × 4 = 280/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/112 + 294/112 = 280 + 294/112 = 574/112
5. 574/112 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 70/28 + 42/16 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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